1997 Volvo S40 1.9L Petrol · P312 CFT
1997 Volvo S40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 116,534 miles. MOT valid until 07/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,534 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1948cc
P312 CFT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 116,534 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P312 CFT Mileage History
- 19/06/2023100,264 mi
- 08/03/2024102,077 mi+1,813 mi
- 06/03/2025110,039 mi+7,962 mi
- 04/03/2026116,534 mi+6,495 mi
- 04/03/2026116,534 mi
Average of roughly 6,008 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P312 CFT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volvo S40 (P312 CFT) between June 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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